Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$26.72/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in Missouri is $26.72 per hour. This is 48% lower than the US average of $39.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$26.72/hour
Missouri
48% lower than the US average.
$39.53/hour
United States
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Saint Louis, Missouri pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($39) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($27). Lee's Summit, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Missouri average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 89% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $83 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $39 | $45 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $27 | $100 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Oklahoma pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by Illinois ($37) and Arkansas ($36). Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Missouri average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Oklahoma pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $37 | $38 |
| Illinois | $37 | $38 |
| Arkansas | $36 | $36 |
| Kansas | $27 | $36 |
| Tennessee | $25 | $31 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Respiratory Therapists, averaging $29 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Missouri average for Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $45 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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